Breakthrough Magnet School South
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hartford, Connecticut 06106 · Hartford School District
#442 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#28369 of 50,301 nationally
About Breakthrough Magnet School South
Breakthrough Magnet School South is a public elementary located in Hartford, in the Hartford School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 442nd of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 326.
There are 43 schools in Hartford; Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks 5th of 38 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Breakthrough Magnet School South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Breakthrough Magnet School South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students · 578 m away
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 653 m away
McDonough Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students · 861 m away
Parkville Community School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 1.2 km away
Charter Oak International Academy
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students · 1.3 km away
Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students · 1.5 km away
Kennelly School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
628 students · 1.5 km away
Smith School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 1.6 km away
Montessori Magnet School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
358 students · 1.7 km away
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
925 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
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326 students
Beardsley School
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327 students
Mathewson School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Mohegan School
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325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Breakthrough Magnet School South a good school?
Breakthrough Magnet School South has a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #442 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Breakthrough Magnet School South rank in Connecticut?
Breakthrough Magnet School South ranks #442 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #28369 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Breakthrough Magnet School South?
Breakthrough Magnet School South had 326 students in 2025.
Is Breakthrough Magnet School South a elementary school or a high school?
Breakthrough Magnet School South is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Breakthrough Magnet School South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Breakthrough Magnet School South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.